PRE-START CHECKLIST-PROCESS CHILLED WATER SYSTEM
University of Michigan Plant Extension
Commissioning & Plan Review Department
Phone (734) 615-7168 Fax (734) 936-3334
This document shall be filled out by the contractor and provided to the UM Commissioning Engineer at least 7 days in advance of the actual equipment start-up. Note “NA” for not applicable or “NO” for problem or non-compliance. This document is to be used in conjunction with the manufacturer’s pre-start checklist.
Project Name: XXXProject Number: XXXX-XX-XXX
Provide identifying information for the following equipment, as applicable: heat exchangers, expansion tanks, air separators,
Tag No. Model No. Serial No.
Check ItemComments
General:
___ Nameplate Data Labels secure, complete, legible and undamaged ______
___ Electrical complete ______
___ Controls complete ______
___ Fasteners tightened ______
___ Equipment clean ______
___ Maintenance clearance is adequate ______
___ Manufacturer pre-start checks complete______
___ Check piping and valves for leaks. Open and close valves to check for proper operation
___ Data label info matches approved submittal
___ Conduit/ Flex connections correctly installed
___ Flexible connection not torqued/misaligned
___ System Labeled with Tag Name
___ Misc. bolts/ fasteners tight
___ Vibration isolators (aligned, weight even distributed, free floating)
___Gages positioned to be readable
___Gage scale ranges reasonable (spec./submittal)
Flush, Clean, and Fill
___System piping has been cleaned with cleaning solution.
___System piping has been flushed of all cleaning solution.
___System piping has been filled and properly vented
___System water treatment has been added.
___System water has been tested to verify proper level of water treatment was provided.
___All Strainers have been cleaned.
Air Vents General (all locations on system)
___Installed at all system high points
___Correct type (typically ball valves)
___Correctly installed: (top of pipe)
___Correct termination
Auto Air Vents (all locations on system)
___Vent cap open only 1 full turn to prevent rapid air bleed?
___ Signs of excess water discharge?
___Piped to drain?
___Isolation valve for vent
Drains (all locations on system)
___Drains: at all low points
___Correct type (typically ball valves)
___Correctly installed: (bottom of pipe)
___Correct termination (hose connector) :
Insulation
___Complete
___Correct label nomenclature
___Correct arrow directions
Controls
___Control airline for control valve(s) terminated at the valve and the DDC panel.
Contractor controls complete:
___ DDC controls
___ Pneumatic Controls
UM DDC Shop Complete:
___ DDC Controls
Pumps (Use Pump Pre-Start form)
Variable Frequency Drives (Use VFD Pre-Start form)
System Start-Up:
At least two weeks prior to start-up
___ Equipment installation manuals have been submitted to UM Cx
___ Controls contractor generated "Commissioning Manual" (functional test procedure) has been submitted to the UM Cx
At least one week prior to start-up
___ Equipment/System Start-up Notification Form has been faxed to the UM Cx agent
___ Start-up scheduled for: ______, to be conducted by: ______
___ Start-up notification faxed to UM commissioner 7 days in advance of scheduled start-up.
Remarks:
Completed by (print): ______Company: ______
Signed: ______Date: ______
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